Historically significant milestones are often years in the making, and we have one rising on our horizon. Look with me through the months ahead to November, Summit 2024. We just finished Summit 2023 so you may wonder why we’d already be looking 11 months down the road. Time seems to pass at a sprinter’s pace and I assure you that your Tennessee Baptist Mission Board staff and TBC Arrangements and
GOODLETTSVILLE — Lyle Larson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville, wasn’t exactly sure how the church could be of service in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through parts of Tennessee on Dec. 9. But Larson was certain of this — the FBC staff and church members were willing to do whatever was necessary to help. Over the next few days, FBC seized the opportunity in a wide
NEWPORT — A small rural church in the Bridgeport community near Newport in Cocke County is making a difference in the lives of children in the community. For about 14 years, members of Shady Grove Baptist Church have made sure that needy children in their community will have gifts on Christmas morning. Shelly Williams, a member of Shady Grove and a first grade teacher at Bridgeport Elementary School, has been
From time to time, I will run into someone who says, “I am kind of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas. I just don’t like it all that much.” At this point, I usually start making a few assumptions about this person. For instance, I presume that they hate puppies. And that they give out fruit and toothbrushes to the trick or treaters in their neighborhood. Okay, well, maybe
Editor’s Note: While this column is written by a minister’s wife, the article is applicable to anyone, man or woman, who feels stress during the Christmas season. Ministers’ wives, does the Christmas season ever privately make you think “Oh, wow” versus “Yay?” So many parties, so many “bring a small gift” gatherings, the “can you bring a dessert?” We love to celebrate the Christmas season, and we should. It is
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Convention president Jay Hardwick released a video Dec. 13 expressing concern for Tennesseans affected by the tornadoes that swept through the state last weekend and thanks for those who are responding to meet needs. “Like all of you, we were just heartbroken and grieved to see the destruction and loss that so many experienced as a result of the storms,” said Hardwick, pastor of Forest Hills
All of us will be surprised when we enter God’s presence and He reveals events and scenes from our lives that helped shape the eternal destiny of another — even though we didn’t have a clue at the time. However, sometimes The Father pulls back the curtain and allows a glimpse of the past and the result is truly amazing. My story begins in a rural ranching area of West
Your church can make a difference during the holidays. Church calendars are filled with meals, plays, candlelight services, and caroling. Church members’ schedules include family gatherings, school events, and church outings. With all the events already planned with seemingly no time to spare, how can you better connect with the young adults in your community during this Christmas season? The holidays are a great time for your church to be
FRANKLIN — Recovery efforts have begun in earnest across the state, and Tennessee Baptists are leading the charge. Fueled by the combined efforts of local churches and Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams, the clean-up and recuperation process is under way for the hundreds of Tennesseans who were left reeling after a series of tornadoes swept through West and Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9. The affected counties included Cheatham, Davidson,
MOUNT JULIET — With Christmas just around the corner, many Tennesseans are dealing with the aftermath of a series of tornadoes that swept through West and Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9. Tennessee Baptist DR teams responded immediately to the storms, and recovery efforts are under way. The Tennessee Emergency Management Association (TEMA) reported Dec. 10 that the Storm Prediction Center’s preliminary findings cited 13 tornadoes from Saturday storms. Counties affected
Historically significant milestones are often years in the making, and we have one rising on our horizon. Look with me through the months ahead to
GOODLETTSVILLE — Lyle Larson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville, wasn’t exactly sure how the church could be of service in the wake of the
NEWPORT — A small rural church in the Bridgeport community near Newport in Cocke County is making a difference in the lives of children in
From time to time, I will run into someone who says, “I am kind of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas. I just don’t
Editor’s Note: While this column is written by a minister’s wife, the article is applicable to anyone, man or woman, who feels stress during the
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Convention president Jay Hardwick released a video Dec. 13 expressing concern for Tennesseans affected by the tornadoes that swept through the
All of us will be surprised when we enter God’s presence and He reveals events and scenes from our lives that helped shape the eternal
Your church can make a difference during the holidays. Church calendars are filled with meals, plays, candlelight services, and caroling. Church members’ schedules include family
FRANKLIN — Recovery efforts have begun in earnest across the state, and Tennessee Baptists are leading the charge. Fueled by the combined efforts of
MOUNT JULIET — With Christmas just around the corner, many Tennesseans are dealing with the aftermath of a series of tornadoes that swept through West